Associate Researcher, Surface Care

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Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble, the largest consumer packaged goods company in the world, includes a diverse group of roles that contribute to the innovation and development of our products. It encompasses roles in product research, formulation, testing, and scientific analysis. You will find variety and excitement starting Day 1.

This is an Associate Researcher role within our Researcher Track career path. Researcher Track employees are motivated by hands-on experimentation and applying foundational science through defined or standardized experimentation, data generation, detailed observations, and documentation of results. The exact day-to-day work depends on the position.  The Researcher Track is part of P&G's Business, Technical and Administrative (BTA) level roles and provides a technical, non-management career path. As employees grow in the track, they deepen their technical mastery through increasing application of scientific, experimental, and procedural skills. Associate Researcher is an entry-level role for individuals who are competent in basic science and math and are inspired to apply those skills in a laboratory, pilot plant, or technical development environment.

At P&G, a wide variety of R&D work is available to Associate Researchers, in the following major areas: 

• Products Research

Deeply understand our consumers and their needs to inform product design parameters for new or improved products.

• Product Formulation & Design

Translates consumer needs into finished products that delight consumers using the best available technologies/chemicals/materials.

• Analytical

Use lab equipment to solve tough technical problems via chemical, physical, mechanical, imaging, and other measurement capabilities.

• Packaging & Device Development

Creates and improves packages and devices that delight consumers and retailers.

• Process Development & Pilot Plant Operations

Translates ideas, concepts, and technologies into commercially feasible chemical and mechanical processes and scales them up from lab to pilot plant to manufacturing.

The Opportunity:

P&G has an opportunity for an Associate Researcher to work in our Surface Care Business at our Ivorydale Technical Innovation Center. Surface Care is an exciting place to work and a fast-growing brand Globally. Surface Care is an important contributor to the global Home Care business and represents significant growth opportunities for the segment and our share. Swiffer and Mr. Clean are unique products in Home Care portfolio where you get to work and learn about not only liquids but also substrates and devices. This opportunity includes innovative research and development to enhance the quality and effectiveness of Surface Care products. This collaborative environment fosters a multidisciplinary approach, integrating science, consumer insights, and product design to meet the evolving needs of families. Team members play a crucial role in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and translating findings into actionable improvements for P&G's Surface Care portfolio. The Surface Care team is looking for someone to join their team in an open role supporting their upstream durable product solutions. 

Key Responsibilities:

This role will include day-to-day applied research including:

• Leading and ideating on the method development for a consumer relevant and reproducible wet floor cleaning methods and the device learning methods  

• Generate insights and fundamental understanding on how different pad designs, amount of liquids, chemistry impact the ability to clean the pad

• Lead the technical and consumer impact on cleaning for the Swiffer Pad FEI development work. This includes driving learnings on the product design learning plans, ensuring the execution of the technical assessments and getting alignment from technical coaches 

• Develop compelling claims and demos, bringing the benefit and technologies alive to drive projects through FEI graduation 

• Proactively generating consumer insights to help develop concepts and communication ideas and make CI possible with collaboration of commercial team. 

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 

• Education Requirement: Associate's degree in Chemistry or Biology degree or related field or a High School diploma with relevant experience and interests. Candidates with 2-year or 4-year degrees in non-engineering disciplines are welcome to apply.
  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Excel, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint Experience

• AI capabilities

• Cinematography

Just so you know:

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.  Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Procter & Gamble participates in E-Verify.

Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed. 

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